ABOUT US
Established in 2008, Bremen Energy Auditors has since completed over 13,000 Certified HERS Ratings in Kentucky and Indiana, making us one of the largest certifiers of HERS Rated Homes in KY.
Bremen Inc was established in 1995, and now with 30 years of experience in construction industry.
Our expansive knowledge and experience provides our customers with the highest level of consultation and services.
Our dedicated team of HERS Raters, Rater Field Inspectors, and HERS Modelers, all committed to helping you build more comfortable and efficient home.
Proven Impact: Certified over $1 million in tax credits and rebates—savings that go straight to your bottom line.
Local Expertise: We know the codes, climates, and challenges of KY, IN, and TN inside out.
Full-Service Team: Field inspectors, Raters, and office support—all under one roof.
Builder-Focused: We speak your language and work on your timeline.
Are you ready to experience the Bremen difference?
Bremen Inc was established in 1995 by Bob and Mary Eipert.
We have active raters across Kentucky and Southern Indiana with a full staff ready to assist builders, developers and contractors!
Meet the BEA team
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Bob started in the construction industry in 1987 in Cape Coral, Florida. He gained experience in a variety of areas, including kitchen cabinet design, manufacturing, and installation.
After a move to Carmel, Indiana, Bob and Mary founded Bremen Inc. and started remodeling kitchen and baths. Bremen, Inc. expanded into building high performance homes in 1998 after moving to Berea, KY.
Throughout his career, Bob has used the most up-to-date building science technology while maintaining focus on a commitment to energy efficiency and comfort. From 2007-2011, Bremen Inc. was committed to building 100% ENERGY STAR Certified Homes as an ENERGY STAR Partner.
Bob became a certified HERS Rater in 2008 and stopped building in 2012 to devote all his time to helping other builders produce more energy efficient homes.
Bob brings his experience and knowledge as a Rater, builder, and remodeling contractor to each job he inspects and tests.
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Mary brings a wide range of experience to our team as co-founder and owner. After graduating from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Mary started her career in advertising through yellow page and television advertising agencies. After living and working in Fort Myers, Florida, Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton, Ohio, Mary moved back to her hometown of Berea, Kentucky with her husband Bob.
Together, they started building ENERGY STAR Certified and high-performance homes for several years. They founded Bremen Energy Auditors in 2008.
Mary is accomplished in the building science behind energy efficiency. Assisting and empowering builders in marketing the advantages of a well-built, energy efficient home to future homeowners is her passion.
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John Eipert was raised in the family construction business and began performing energy efficiency improvements in high school. While attending Transylvania University, John became a Certified HERS Rater and began managing contracts with local utility companies. He oversaw energy audits and efficiency improvements of numerous apartment complexes and hundreds of houses across Central Kentucky.
Following graduation, John became a Certified Public Accountant and began conducting audits of local governments and non-profits. In 2020, John rejoined Bremen Energy Auditors. John facilitates Bremen's ability to issue over $1,000,000 of tax credits and utility rebates every year. John oversees all aspects of Bremen’s operations and maintains an extensive system of internal quality control over completed HERS Ratings.
John is a Certified Energy Star Rater for Single-Family and Multi-Family Homes, CPA
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Growing up in the family business, Abby is just as at home on jobsites, real estate closings, crawl spaces and attics as she is in the office and working directly with builders or HVAC Contractors. Her dedication to customer satisfaction is exceptional. She always takes time to explain the science or testing process to anyone interested.
Abby is a full time RESNET Certified HERS Rater conducting Blower Door and Duct Blaster testing for HERS Ratings and Energy Code Compliance. She has also mastered air and duct sealing techniques. Abby also calculates take off information for computer modeling for single and multi-family projects. She brings incredible work ethic, drive and versatility to all she does with the Bremen team.
Abby was the first in the state of KY to be Certified to perform HVAC Grading for ENERGY STAR Certified Homes. She is also Certified Level 1 Thermographer.
Abby is a Certified HERS Rater, ACCA/RESNET HVAC Assessor for Energy Star, Level 1 Thermographer, Certified Energy Star Rater for Single-Family Homes
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Colin joined Bremen Energy Auditors in 2018. Colin grew up in Louisville where he lives with his wife and daughter. Colin graduated from the University of Georgia in 2007 with a degree in Business Administration and Management while being a captain on their national championship tennis team.
After graduation, Colin joined his father, Shawn Purcell’s energy rating business MetroFirst. Shawn Purcell was the first HERS Rater in the Louisville/Southern Indiana area. Bremen is proud to have his son as a part of our team.
Colin enjoys working with builders, homeowners, and construction industry professionals alike to help them navigate their best options for meeting and exceeding their local code requirements to creating better end product.
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Lee is originally from Irvine, Kentucky and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
After joining the Bremen team in May 2023, Lee quickly became an essential part of our operations, bringing a strong combination of talents and quickly became a trusted asset to both our team and the builders we serve.
He is a certified Rater Field Inspector and an ENERGY STAR® Certified Rater for Single-Family Homes.
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Caitlin became the newest member of the Bremen team in December 2024 after she and her family relocated to Richmond. Caitlin works in the office where she supports daily operations with a focus on efficiency, organization, and service. With a diverse background that includes experience in kitchen design, office manager at a granite fabrication and installation business and early childhood education—as an assistant preschool director—Caitlin brings a unique blend of creativity, structure, and interpersonal skill to every role she takes on. She is passionate about providing high-quality service, solving problems with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset, and helping teams function smoothly behind the scenes.
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Blake is currently a senior at Eastern Kentucky University, pursuing a degree in Construction Management. Prior to joining Bremen, Blake worked in land surveying throughout Madison County. He is a certified Radon Measurement Technician and supports our Radon testing services. Blake also works closely with our HERS Raters and Rating Field Inspectors, assisting with day-to-day operations across various projects.
His versatility, work ethic, and eagerness to grow makes him a valuable member of the Bremen team.